Archaeologists have unearthed a massive tomb belonging to an ancient Egyptian pharaoh in one of the oldest cities in the world. The long-lost burial site was discovered nearly 23 feet underground at the Mount Anubis necropolis in Abydos,

An international team of archeologists have discovered a massive tomb that belonged to one of ancient Egypt ’s earliest pharaohs. However, the ruler’s identity remains a mystery—as do many details of his long-lost dynasty.

For thousands of years, Abydos has been the city of the dead. It’s one of Egypt’s most sacred and ancient burial sites, guarding the secrets of many kings and important people from Egyptian society. So it’s not exactly surprising that archaeologists in Abydos uncovered the tomb of a pharaoh.